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On January 11, 2023, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee formally announced several sports would be officially recognized as such in America.These included Muaythai Federation, Cricket, Kickboxing, Lacrosse, and Cheer teams. USA Cheer welcomed the announcement and solidified the organization as the governing body of the cheerleading sport across the nation.

Robert (Bob) Charles Kniss passed away on February 17, 2023. Bob was born July 31, 1945, and lived his whole life in Bayard, Nebraska. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at a later time. Donations in Bob’s honor may be sent to the Bayard Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department or Faith United Church of Christ in Bayard. Online condolences may be made by viewing Bob’s memorial page at www. bridgmanfuneralhome.com.

Leslie “Les” Dale Schluterbusch died at Overland Park Regional Medical Center on February 19, 2023, in Overland Park, Kansas, at the age of 75. He was most recently a resident of Belton, Missouri, but spent much of his life in Bridgeport, Nebraska. In 1978, his first marriage was to Becky Bigelow, to whom were born two children. In 1991, he married Sheila (Kelley) Scott; they spent 31 years together.

Last week, Bridgeport sent six wrestlers to the mats at the state championship meet in Omaha.While none of the Bulldogs stood on the podium to receive medals, several worked their way toward the top before falling short of a title.

Four Bridgeport boys gave it all they had in the Heartbreaker round of the Nebraska State Athletic Association Class D district 4 wrestling tournament held at Sutherland over the weekend.

Crystal “Crys” A. Schaffer, 66, of Bayard, Nebraska, passed away peacefully Friday, February 10, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.

Madisyn R. Junge, 22 months and 2 days, passed away February 9, 2023. She was born on April 7, 2021, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Matthew and Ashley (Vergil) Junge.

Cindy Jean Leisy, 66, of Bayard, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.

Families, schools, and teachers do a lot to support Nebraska kids, but sometimes they need more.That is where mentors fill the gap.They provide guidance, a hand on the shoulder, a source of support, and more. Nebraska has many such programs. Unfortunately, the need for mentors far outnumbers those who are available.